Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Residents are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with a fun evening of bingo on Friday, June 19. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the J.R.E. Lee Community…
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Juneteenth Celebration set for June 21 in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County NAACP Unit 5137-B will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 21. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the…
Remembering the past, celebrating freedom: The meaning of Juneteenth
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Every year, on June 19, communities across the United States gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America and honors the resilience,…
2026 Branford and Suwannee High vals and sals announced
Danny Federico [email protected] Due to announcement timing, Riverbend News was unable to include the following valedictorians and salutatorians in its Graduation Tab publication on Wednesday, May 20. However, we still want to…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue pioneers mental health care with peer support team
Christian Peterson [email protected] Being a first responder is a very important job. However, it comes with a heavy cost not just on the body, but also on the mind. As mental health…
Jail Report 6.9 – 6.15
Lafayette County June 9 Donato Cazuela, immigration hold James Quinn, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property John Hamby, burglary, illegal dumping, grand theft firearm, damage property Ryan Thompson, felony battery…
Be prepared in case of property fraud
Christian Peterson [email protected] Property fraud is a growing problem across the United States. Criminals will file fraudulent documents or use identity theft to illegally transfer ownership of property or place mortgages or…
Hamilton County 4-H offers FWC Hunter Certification day camp
Beth Kerr Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hunter safety program will be offered to youth ages 10 to 18 in a traditional course format from Wednesday, July 29,…
Butterfly garden takes flight at Stephen Foster State Park
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Families, educators and the community are invited to celebrate a special new addition designed to inspire learning and a love of nature as All Our Kidz hosts the…
Lafayette Commission continue flood improvement work
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Live Oak City Council moves through land use appeal, fee changes and budget planning
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council met on Tuesday, June 9, addressing a full agenda that included a judicial land- use appeal, updates to the planning and zoning fee…
Hamilton County School Board receives update
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, June 9, the board members heard a presentation from Director of Teaching and Learning Chris…
White Springs Town Council addresses concerns over May Day price tag
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 9, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an amendment to the agenda, adding discussion on a contract…
Hamilton Sheriff’s Office announces summer traffic safety and license compliance checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor As summer travel increases, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is launching a seasonal traffic safety initiative to protect everyone sharing our roadways. Beginning Monday, June 1, and…
Vehicle incident outside bar leads to aggravated battery charge
Christian Peterson [email protected] A Lake City woman was arrested on Saturday, May 30, after allegedly striking multiple people with a vehicle during an altercation outside a Suwannee County bar. According to a…
Two killed in single-vehicle crash on I-10
Danny Federico [email protected] Two North Carolina residents were killed on Friday, June 12, in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of U.S. Highway 90 in Suwannee County. According to the Florida…
Collins wins Live Oak District 1 runoff race
Danny Federico [email protected] Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, to decide the City of Live Oak’s District 1 City Council race after neither incumbent Tommie Jefferson nor newcomer Adam…